First Lady Michelle Obama threw a huge bash for her birthday at the White House on Sat, Jan 18. So did it top Tina Knowles’ 60th bash the weekend before? Well, featured guests The Carter’s were the judge of that!

Beyonce performed her tunes Single Ladies and Irreplaceablein a skimpy gold dress we’re sure made Pres. Obamas eyebrows rise. Other guests included Samuel L. Jackson and Magic Johnson. Stevie Wonder was also in attendance, and he reportedly gave an impromptu performance that included “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” and “Do I Do.” John Legend sang happy birthday.

The Knowles spared no expense to celebrate their mother Tina’s 60th birthday. Beyoncé and Solange hosted a lavish masquerade ball in New Orleans on Saturday night with their family and friends including Jay Z, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, Kris Jenner, The-Dream, and Gayle King.

Mama Knowles’ birthday was really on Jan 4.

Even Kris Jenner showed up to the party. The Kardashian momager posted photos to Instagram, posing with singers Jennifer Hudson and Monica, as well as Beyonce and mama Knowles.

“Happy birthday mama Tina! Such Beautiful woman!!! N a blessing to us all!!” wrote J.Hud on her Instagram page.

The Knowles’ spent over $100,000 on Tina’s bash.

On Friday, Beyonce, Solange and Kelly Roland went to see the Queen Diva of New Orleans bounce, Big Freedia’s show at NOLA. He was then invited to the bday party. That lucky duck!

What refreshing red carpet style from the attendees of the 2014 Peoples Choice Awards.

The PCAs is one of our more favorable awards shows simply because it’s laid back and funny; not to mention the perfect time for celebs to express their personal style without being hindered by floor length ensembles and tuxedos.

Here are some of our favorite looks of the evening.

Favorite Pop Artist Britney Spears

Favorite Female TV Comedic Actress Kaley Cuoco (Big Bang Theory)

Favorite Male TV Comedic Actor Chris Colfer (Glee)

Favorite Action Movie Star Robert Downey, Jr (Ironman)

BEST DRESSED Jessica Alba in Jason Wu

BEST DRESSED Heidi Klum in Giorgio Armani

Favorite TV ComedyBig Bang Theory

Humanitarian Award Jennifer Hudson

Sandra Bullock was a breath of fresh fashion in this leaf motif cocktail dress.

The most talked about look of the night was Jennifer Hudson debuting her new sexy, short pixie cut hairdo. We like! We like! She wore Balmain LBD and $2,195 Christian Louboutin Mado leather over-the-knee lace-up boots.

“The name says it all. Black girls do rock. We need to own that, to live it,” Queen Latifah said on the pink carpet. “It’s from my peers, from my ladies. I’m happy it’s happening in Newark I was born here, and I always try to come home, to let everyone know in Newark, Irvington, East Orange, Jersey City, that we can dream, and we can make those dreams reality.” –

CAPTION: The full cast of Girlfriends came out.

CAPTION: Best Man Holiday star Nia Long looked ultra sexy.

CAPTION: Black Girls Rock creator Beverly Bonds.

CAPTION: We always appreciate Kelly Rowland’s originality, but perhaps she should have opted for a full bodysuit with her thighs still exposed, rather than just wearing her boy short panties.

CAPTION: Ledisi performs.

i CAPTION: With most attendees opting to wear black, Tatyana Ali was a lovely vision of white.

AI alum Jennifer Hudson has signed on to take Randy Jackson’s place as an American Idol judge for season 14.

Hudson came in third during her losing season, where the winner was Fantasia Barrino.

None of the other judges Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey or Keith Urban will be returning either. Therefore, other alum are bring considered to fill a judging seat, including Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken and Adam Lambert.